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  • Published: 1 October 1989
  • ISBN: 9780394891026
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 64
  • RRP: $14.99

The Chalk Box Kid



A classroom favorite about the power of art and creativity.

A classroom favorite about the power of art and creativity.
 
A new neighborhood. A new school. A lonely birthday. Life isn’t easy for nine-year-old Gregory. Then he finds an abandoned chalk factory behind his house. It’s a secret place, just for him! Now he can draw anything he imagines on the dark brick walls. What amazing thing will Gregory draw first?
 
Two beloved classics—The Chalk Box Kid and The Paint Brush Kid—get a vibrant new look!

  • Published: 1 October 1989
  • ISBN: 9780394891026
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 64
  • RRP: $14.99

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Praise for The Chalk Box Kid

"Bulla has created a gem of a book . . . a story that goes straight to the heart." --Publishers Weekly

"Outstanding characterization plus a poignant story make this a particularly strong selection." --School Library Journal

"This simple, surprisingly moving book . . . has an almost poetic power." --Thinking Families